Salem, Massachusetts vs. Royal Oak, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Oak, Michigan is 18.7% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,640 in Royal Oak, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Royal Oak, Michigan is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Royal Oak
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Royal Oak, MI
Compared to Salem, Royal Oak is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower